We’re living in the golden age of cryptocurrency. Since the arrival of Bitcoin in 2009, countless altcoins and blockchain platforms have emerged on the scene and sparked a tech revolution. Blockchain technology like Ethereum, thanks to its core function of creating a verifiable public database for decentralized actions, can be used for many things beyond simply trading cryptocurrency. One such example is tracking attendance at events, like this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, POAP.xyz.

POAP.xyz gets its name from an acronym, proof of attendance protocol. In simpler terms, POAP is a system event organizers can utilize to track attendance by giving crypto-badges to attendees when they show up. These badges can be collected in person or remotely, and come in the form of non-redeemable tokens that are easily viewable in your Ether wallet.

POAP.xyz is what is known as a decentralized app, or DApp. These kinds of apps work using the decentralized nature of blockchain technology. Their purposes range from simplifying transactions (think cryptocurrency) to cybersecurity and even includes online games. In this case, POAP.xyz allows event organizers to assign badges to attendees and track their attendance at specific parts of the overall event. Best of all, it’s completely free to use and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Blockchain enthusiasts have already welcomed POAP.xyz’s platform with open arms. A quick look at POAP.xyz‘s Twitter feed shows plenty of excited event attendees collecting badges with the POAP.xyz system at developer conventions, Ethereum conventions, and hackathons. POAP.xyz is more than just a platform, they are cultivating a community for their users on the platforms their users frequent most, like Reddit, GitHub, and Telegram. Thanks to their memorable domain name, POAP.xyz has been able to secure a name in these communities that exactly matches their domain. That kind of easy name recognition, which doubles as a clear call-to-action for their website, gives POAP.xyz a leg up as they seek to expand their service to new events.